The fan favorite Ginebra Kings are languishing in the doldrums.
They just lost their fifth straight game.
Theyre averaging about 21 turnovers per game against 19 assists. That means they turn the ball over more than they actually find someone in good scoring position.
Their scoring has dipped from 104.0ppg in their first two games to just 80.4ppg in their last five matches.
Oh, and Dylan Ababou just went down with an ACL tear. Hes out for the better part of the next year.
His name is added to a sick bay list that already has Kerby Raymundo, Allein Maliksi, and Jayjay Helterband.
With all these curveballs going the Kings way, whod want to be Siot Tangquincen?
This isnt really meant to pick apart the reasons why the Kings are in a tailspin. They have a deep, if depleted, roster. Mark Caguioa is still there. LA Tenorios healthy. Rudy Hatfield, Willy Wilson, Mike Cortez, and Rico Maierhofer are all solid. Keith Jensen and Chris Ellis are two athletic young uns who should be match-up nightmares for anyone.
But theyre losing, and losing BAD. Three of their five losses have been double-digit defeats. Their second win of the season (against Rain or Shine last October 7) was a 4-point nail-biter.
Only the Batang Pier are worse, and thats not saying much. That might just be good news, however, as Ginebra faces the rookie franchise next. The Kings have a golden chance to redeem themselves in that game, but then they face a trifecta of terrors in Talk N Text, Alaska, and Rain or Shine.
Yikes.
The fan favorite Gin Kings are in the doldrums, and they might stay there a little longer.
Game Recaps: BARAKO BULL ENERGY COLAS over GLOBAL PORT BATANG PIER, 95-94
Ronal Tubid made up for his booboo in a previous play and converted the go-ahead to lead Barako Bull to a pulsating 95-94 win over GlobaPort in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
After missing a point blank attempt, Tubid received a pass from a falling Sean Anthony after a wild scramble for the loose ball. The wingman from Iloilo hit an undergoal basket with 18.1 seconds left in the game to push Barako Bull.
I told Ronald before the scramble, instead of passing, step up to the plate. This is his game. Hes our No. 1 guy in the shooting guard position, said Barako Bull coach Junel Baculi.
The Batang Pier had a chance to steal the game, but Josh Vanlangdingham missed a three-pointer as time expired. The Energy Colas snapped a three-game losing streak to push their win-loss mark to 3-5.
Medyo struggling ang team. Hopefully this win can prop up us especially Josh (Urbiztondo). We need Josh in our team, said Barako Bull coach Junel Baculi.
The problem is we have to improve our offensive sets. We cant rely much on Rico (Villanueva) on the post because teams are scouting us. We need to inject some variations in our offense.
Tubid led the Energy Colas with 19 points, but almost turned into a goat after his late miss. Villanueva added 18 points while Mick Pennisi and Leo Najorda contributed 13 and 11, respectively, for Barako Bull.
GlobalPorts loss spoiled Mark Yees 20-point performance, one shy of matching the career-high he set two years ago. Willie Miller had 17 points in 43 minutes, but missed a crucial attempt before Tubids basket.
BAR 95- Tubid 19, Villanueva 18, Pennisi 13, Najorda 11, Anthony 9, Urbiztondo 9, Yap 9, Kramer 4, Alvarez 3, Ballesteros 0 GLO 94- Yee 20, Miller 17, Manuel 12, Deutchman 11, Lingganay 10, Vanlandingham 7, Vergara 7, Al-Hussaini 5, Antonio 3, Adducul 2, Mandani 0, Guevarra 0 QS: 22-18, 49-48, 77-74, 95-94
RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO-PAINTERS over MERALCO BOLTS, 106-81
Rain or Shine caught Meralco on a bad night and posted an emphatic 106-81 win in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The Elasto Painters defense took the energy out of the Bolts early, allowing them to coast to the much-needed victory to join Alaska at second spot with a 5-2 win-loss mark.
One way to redeem ourselves coming off a loss (against Talk N Text) was to play our best game against the hottest team, said Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao.
But Im really surprised we beat them in the manner we beat them today. We just got our rhythm both on offense and defense and were able to run our breaks.
The 25-point margin was the teams most since its 113-83 demolition of Air 21 last March 16 in the Commissioners Cup.
Jireh Ibanes led all scorers with 23 points and was Guiaos main defensive weapon on Meralcos deadly backcourt of Mac Cardona and Sol Mercado.
Beau Belga added 16 points, Ryan Arana had 15, while JR Quinahan contributed 10 in a balanced attack for the Elasto Painters, who led by much as 33 points, 94-61, midway in the fourth.
Cardona finished with 20 but Mercado struggled with nine points on 3-of-14 shooting from the field.
We were ready to play match up against their top three guards, Sol, Mac and Ronjay (Buenafe), said Guiao. We did not let them get their usual confidence and rhythm in their past four wins and I think thats the key.
Buenafe, a member of the Rain or Shine squad that won the Governors Cup last season, had a quiet 11-point output in his first game against his former team.
Meralco rookie Cliff Hodge had nine points, most of which were scored in garbage time, and 14 rebounds, 10 off the offensive end, but was plagued with foul trouble throughout the game. The Bolts record fell to 4-3.
SAN MIG COFFEE MIXERS over BGY. GINEBRA KINGS, 78-68
San Mig Coffee pulled off a masterful 78-68 win against undermanned Barangay Ginbera San Miguel to share the second spot with two other teams in the finale of a rare triple-header in the 2013 PBA Philippine Cup Sunday before 19,718 fans at the jam-packed SMART-Araneta Coliseum.
The Coffee Mixers found the right mix early in the game, while the Gin Kings never found its rhythm to absorb their fifth straight defeat after starting the tournament with back-to-back wins.
The win shoved San Mig Coffee into a triple tie for the No. 2 position in the standings with Rain or Shine and the streaking Alaska with identical 5-2 win-loss records.
Joe Devance fired a game-high 18 points, including back-to-back three-pointers that helped the Mixers pull away. They erected their biggest lead at 73-51 with 7:30 remaining in the game.
Ginebra never had a serious run since.
James Yap added 14 points while Peter June Simon and Marc Pingris contributed 13 and 11, respectively, for San Mig Coffee.
We played a great defensive game plan. There were times that Ginebra could shoot us on the foot but they missed lay-ups. Their layups wont fall and it happens when you lose some games, said San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone.
We did play good defensively, although [we got] a little sloppy in the fourth. But were sharp defensively.
Already without Kerby Raymudo (flu), Ginebra lost another player in Dylan Ababou in the first half due to a suspected torn ACL. Gin Kings coach Siot Tanquingcen did not utilize Jayjay Helterbrand (hamstring) and Allein Maliksi (ankle injury) who were also nursing injuries in the game.
It is Ginebras longest losing streak since dropping five straight in the elimination round of the 2009 Fiesta Conference.
Mark Caguioa led the Gin Kings with 16 points while LA Tenorio and Chris Ellis added 12 and 11, respectively.
PBA Round 1 (Commissioners Cup): TNT Ka Tropa defeats leader Global Port - 4 hours ago
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The Regular Season in PBA Commissioners Cup just started. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Global Port (0-1) in Makati on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by TNT Ka Tropa (1-0) 128-114. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Global Port helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jayson Cas... [read more]
The Regular Season in PBA Commissioners Cup just started. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Global Port (0-1) in Makati on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by TNT Ka Tropa (1-0) 128-114. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Global Port helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jayson Castro-William (180-86) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Roger-Ray Pogoy (189-92) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American forward Sean Anthony (193-86) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Global Port. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TNT Ka Tropa is looking forward to face Phoenix in Quezon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Global Port will play on the road against Meralco Bolts (#1) in Manila and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of Columbian Dyip (1-1) against Meralco Bolts (1-0) on Wednesday night. Host Columbian Dyip was defeated by Meralco Bolts in Makati City 116-103. American power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and Chris Newsome chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side American power forward CJ Aiken (206-90, college: St.Joseph's) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meralco Bolts will play against Global Port (#11) in Pasig in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW. The game between Blackwater Elite (0-2) and Columbian Dyip (1-1) in Caloocan City on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Makati City outscored Blackwater Elite 126-98. Jerramy King nailed 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Jarrid Famous came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW.
In the last game of round 1 winless Blackwater Elite lost to undefeated Phoenix on the road 102-107. The most impressive performance of 1st round was 31 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks by James N. White of Phoenix.
The game between Blackwater Elite (0-2) and Columbian Dyip (1-1) in Caloocan City on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Makati City outscored Blackwater Elite 126-98. Columbian Dyip forced 32 Blackwater Elite turnovers. Strangely Blackwater Elite outrebounded Columbian Dyip 69-52 including 27 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Point guard Jerramy King (183-90, college: CS East Bay) nailed 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American power forward C.J. Aiken (206-90, college: St.Joseph's) accounted for 9 points, 22 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Four Columbian Dyip players scored in double figures. American-Lebanese power forward Jarrid Famous (209-88, college: S.Florida) came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds and forward Allein Maliksi (190-87) added 22 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW. Top scorers: Columbian Dyip: J.King 30+7reb+4ast, R.McCarthy 22+4reb+6ast, C.Lastimosa 14+2reb+3ast, E.Camson 12+3reb+1ast, R.Tubid 12+1reb, C.Aiken 9+22reb+4ast Blackwater Elite: J.Famous 35+22reb+1ast, A.Malicsi 22+8reb+2ast, R.Mark Belo 11+2reb+1ast, N.Pinto 8+4reb+1ast, J.Paul Erram 8+13reb+4ast, D.Marcelo 4+2reb
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Global Port (0-1) in Makati on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by TNT Ka Tropa (1-0) 128-114. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Global Port helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jayson Castro-William (180-86) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Roger-Ray Pogoy (189-92) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American forward Sean Anthony (193-86) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Bahrain power forward Malcolm White (205-88, college: LSU) added 27 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Global Port. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TNT Ka Tropa is looking forward to face Phoenix in Quezon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Global Port will play on the road against Meralco Bolts (#1) in Manila and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: TNT Ka Tropa: J.Castro William 21+6reb+10ast, R.Ray Pogoy 20+7reb+3ast, J.Cruz 16+5reb+2ast, J.Tyler 14+12reb, R.Reyes 13+3reb+1ast, T.Don 11+6reb Global Port: S.Anthony 34+10reb+5ast, M.White 27+12reb+3ast, S.Pringle 14+6reb+7ast, M.Tautuaa 10+7reb+2ast, E.Juan 10+4reb+5ast, K.Nabong 9+8reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when Phoenix (1-0) beat Blackwater Elite (0-2) in Quezon 107-102 on Wednesday. Phoenix dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Blackwater Elite's 36. Phoenix forced 27 Blackwater Elite turnovers and outrebounded them 55-43 including 21 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward James N. White (203-93, college: Georgia Tech) nailed a double-double by scoring 31 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks for the winning side and naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-91, college: St.Bonaventure) accounted for 19 points and 8 assists. American-Lebanese power forward Jarrid Famous (209-88, college: S.Florida) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Shej-Roi Sumang (177-90) added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Phoenix will meet TNT Ka Tropa (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Blackwater Elite will play against Alaska Aces (#5) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Phoenix: J.N. White 31+14reb+5ast, M.Wright 19+3reb+8ast, J.Chua 17+9reb, J.Chan 11+4reb+4ast, W.Wilson 10+9reb+5ast, R.Jazul 9+2reb+1ast Blackwater Elite: S.Roi Sumang 20+5reb+5ast, J.Famous 19+16reb+3ast, R.Mark Belo 19+1reb+2ast, M.Digregorio 11+3reb+2ast, A.Malicsi 11+5reb+4ast, E.Renz Palma 7+2reb+2ast
Very important is a home loss of Columbian Dyip (1-1) against Meralco Bolts (1-0) on Wednesday night. Host Columbian Dyip was defeated by Meralco Bolts in Makati City 116-103. Meralco Bolts forced 20 Columbian Dyip turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Meralco Bolts brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Columbian Dyip was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Chris Newsome (187-90, college: N.Mexico Highlands) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side American power forward CJ Aiken (206-90, college: St.Joseph's) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks and the other American import guard Rashawn McCarthy (185-89, college: Old Westbury) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meralco Bolts will play against Global Port (#11) in Pasig in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW. Top scorers: Meralco Bolts: A.Onuaku 30+19reb+6ast, C.Newsome 18+7reb+7ast, N.Salva 13+2reb+2ast, N.Canaleta 12+6reb+2ast, J.Dillinger 11+7reb+1ast, C.Hodge 8+4reb+3ast Columbian Dyip: C.Aiken 21+18reb+1ast, R.McCarthy 16+3reb+6ast, C.Lastimosa 16+3reb+2ast, E.Camson 15+6reb+1ast, R.Celda 14+3reb+3ast, J.King 12+3ast
Justin Brownlee (197-F-88, college: St.John's) and Renaldo Balkman (203-F-84, college: S.Carolina) combined for San Miguel-Alab Pilipinas in holding off a gritty Mono Vampire in overtime, 143-130, to win in Game One of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Finals last April 22. Brownlee scored 46 points setting a finals record in scoring in a game regarded as the highest scoring ABL game. The explosive world import added 11 rebounds and nine assists that saw Alab erased a four point deficit... [read more]
Brownlee scored 46 points setting a finals record in scoring in a game regarded as the highest scoring ABL game.
The explosive world import added 11 rebounds and nine assists that saw Alab erased a four point deficit in the last 19 seconds to tie the game through a put back by Balkman in the delight of the home crowd at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.
Balkman finished with 39 markers and 14 boards, Bobby Ray Parks (193-G-93) added 27 points, five rebounds and three steals before fouling out late in the fourth quarter and Lawrence Domingo (196-F-93, college: E.New Mexico) scored 14 points off the bench.
The win moves Alab two victories away in being the third Philippine team, after the AirAsia Philippine Patriots and San Miguel Beer, to clinch the coveted ABL title.
Michael Singletary (198-F-88, college: Texas Tech) exploded for 42 points while heritage import Filipino Paul Zamar (180-PG-87) finished with 25 markers which went for naught.
Spitfire guard Jason Brickman (181-PG-91, college: LIU Brooklyn) added 15 points, 14 assists, eight rebounds and five assists before falling under cramps late in regulation.
Seven-foot-five Maltese-Italian Samuel Deguara (223-C-91), who gave Alab lots of headaches inside the paint, scored 21 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks before fouling out which proved to be the game changer.
Aris Ignacio is from the Philippines and has always been a big fan of Philippine basketball. Aris' follows the Philippine Basketball Association since the late 80's and has learned the history and personalities of the PBA. He also has interest with other basketball tournaments in the Philippines and beyond most specifically college basketball (UAAP, NCAA), the Asian Basketball League (ABL), FIBA Asia and World Cup tournaments. Follow Aris Ignacio on Twitter at aris_ignacio.
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Philippine Cup 1st Team 2018
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Santos
Sangalang
Fajardo
Finals MVP: June Mar Fajardo (210-C-89) of SM Beermen Player of the Year: June Mar Fajardo (210-C-89) of SM Beermen Guard of the Year: Scottie Thompson (188-G-93) of Ginebra Kings Forward of the Year: Arwind Santos (193-F-81) of SM Beermen Center of the Year: June Mar Fajardo (210-C-89) of SM Beermen Defensive Player of the Year: Chris Ross (185-G-85) of SM Beermen Coach of the Year: Leovino Austria of SM Beermen
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